Are you a polka dot fan?

It was another busy week for our family. Elizabeth went bowling with her preschool class on Wednesday and posted the highest score in her lane. On Friday the whole family went ice skating at the Edge. It was the first time ever skating for both girls and a LONG time since Tim and I had been on the ice. Leah was very hesitant while Elizabeth was practically running on the ice. The big event of the week happened Saturday when we drove to Illinois for my niece's 5th birthday. It was a polka dot party and both girls were excited to see their cousins even if it was for a short amount of time.

Did you see the boats?

This week is always busy and a little stressful for our family because of the boat show downtown GR. Action had a big part in the show this year even though participation with other dealers was down. We did take a trip to see all the boats and Tim. While the boat show consumed the majority of the week Elizabeth had "Teddy Bear Day" at school on Wednesday and Leah spent the night in a hotel sewing with her grandma just last night. I'm looking forward to a less intense week coming up!

Where are the love bugs?

Earlier this week our family created love bugs, a family tradition for the month of February. This year's project was a bit more complicated than in the past so Leah and Elizabeth needed some extra help. Each bug was created with love to remind us of the love we have for others. In addition to making the love bugs the girls in the family all had Valentine parties at school on Friday. Before the big event Elizabeth and Leah spent time getting their cards ready while I put together a little gift for each of my students. It was a very exciting time.

Happy Valentine's Day!

How do you have fun with your family?

Our yearly tradition of celebrating family was slightly altered this year. Instead of going sledding down snow hills we went sliding down water slides. The one night stay at Great Wolf Lodge was the first for us all and I'm guessing it won't be our last. The water park was fantastic! Leah enjoyed the lazy river while Elizabeth couldn't get enough of the "green tube slide". Spending time in the water was the favorite, but we also made it to the arcade. Leah was very lucky and won a stuffed wolf and Elizabeth was perfectly content with 2 bouncy balls and 2 glow in the dark balls. The stay was a lot of family fun! While the trip to Great Wolf Lodge was the best other highlights of this week included wearing pajamas to church and attending Elizabeth's kindergarten round-up tonight.